Friday, November 23, 2007

Musharaff's Next Move

Buried right in the middle of the piece, where you -- hopefully -- won't find it, reader.

Doesn't reflect well on Bush's "democratic friend."

"Court Loyal to Musharraf Clears Re-election Path" by JANE PERLEZ

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Nov. 22 — Meanwhile, General Musharraf took another step to secure his rule late Wednesday, announcing by decree a constitutional amendment intended to prevent any future court from challenging his emergency rule.

The daily newspaper Dawn said in a headline today, “Blanket Indemnity for President,” adding that the emergency rule would now be immune from judicial review."

A preview of what is coming to AmeriKa soon, readers?